Sunday, February 03, 2013

Himes: ‘Be Prepared for Long Process’

Congressman Jim Himes told a a gun violence forum today at Westport’s Temple Israel that changes in gun control regulations won’t happen overnight. “Be prepared for a long process,” he said. “Don’t be intimidated by those who oppose gun control regulations.” He acknowledged that the prospect is not good for substantial change in federal gun control laws. “The gun lobby is a very influential force on my colleagues,” Himes said. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com